Fulton RD over IR-71
FairCuyahoga County, Ohio · .72 Mi. N. of Jct. US-42 · Structure no. 1805282
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 464 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,814
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fulton RD over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton RD over IR-71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,814 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2035. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fulton RD over IR-71 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Fulton RD over IR-71 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Fulton RD over IR-71 carry?
About 14,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fulton RD over IR-71?
The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Fulton RD over IR-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.